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Thomas J. "Stonewall" Jackson V.M.I. Diploma Signed "T. J. Jackson Prof Nat & Exp. Phil. &c."...
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Thomas J. "Stonewall" Jackson V.M.I. Diploma Signed "T. J. Jackson Prof Nat & Exp. Phil. &c." Single sheet of vellum, 15 x 19 inches (sight), "Given at Lexington in the State of Virginia," July 4, [1858].A diploma from the Virginia Military Institute issued to Legh Wilber Reid of Alexandria County. Other notable signatures in addition to Jackson's include: "Francis H. Smith," the superintendent of the institute and later, a Confederate colonel; "Thos. H. Williamson," who was known as the most skilled engineer in Virginia; "John T. L. Preston," known by the cadets as "Old Bald," he was the grandson of Edmund Randolph, and one of Jackson's dearest friends; "William Gilham," was the professor of sciences and the commandant of cadets; "R[aleigh]. E. Colston," he was a Confederate brigadier general during the war; and "Henry A. Wise," governor of Virginia, he was instrumental in the state's decision to secede from the Union after leaving office. The diploma is matted and framed to an overall size of 22 ¾ x 27 1/4 inches.
Following his celebrated service during the Mexican War, Thomas Jonathan Jackson (1824-1863) began teaching at the Virginia Military Institute in the small town of Lexington during the spring of 1851. As professor of Natural and Experimental Philosophy and Instructor of Artillery, the taciturn Jackson emphasized mobility, efficiency, and discipline. While at V.M.I., Jackson married, became a widower, married again, lost two children, bought his first house, and joined the Confederacy.
Graduate Legh Wilbur Reid went on to enlist in the Confederate Army as a lieutenant colonel on July 15, 1861. He was commissioned into the Virginia 36th Infantry and later served in the Virginia 17th Cavalry. He was wounded at the Battle of Fort Donelson on February 15, 1862, and again at the Battle of Tom's Brook in October 1864 where he lost a leg. He survived the war and returned to Alexandria.
Condition: The original light-blue silk riband is intact, with wear and a small bit of paper loss to the blue seal. Light stray stains throughout do not detract from the presentation. Not examined out of the frame.
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2024 April 5 Historical Manuscripts Signature® Auction #6285 (go to Auction Home page)
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